reclining
adjective [ before noun ] uk/rɪˈklaɪ.nɪŋ/ us/rɪˈklaɪ.nɪŋ/
斜倚,斜躺
(of a person) leaning or lying back with the upper part of the body in a nearly horizontal position
The figure in the painting is in a reclining pose. 画中的人物摆着斜躺的姿势。
(椅子的背靠)可调节放低的,可放平的
(of a chair) able to be moved so that the back is in a nearly horizontal position
The bus has air conditioning and reclining seats. 公共汽车上有空调和可以调节放低的座椅。
See: recline
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- In this scene, a reclining, bejewelled king gazes into a mirror.
- The painting is entitled "Reclining Nude".
- She sat in a reclining mahogany chair.
- the first fully reclining dentist chair